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Pioneering Progress
By CHRIS HILL, chris.hill@waylandpost.org In a move that could reshape the democratic landscape of Massachusetts towns, Wayland is leading the charge to make remote
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Annual Town Meeting warrant open through Jan. 15
The warrant for the Annual Town Meeting is now open. Through Jan. 15, residents may submit warrant articles they wish to be considered at
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Fleishman aims to bring passion and experience to Wayland’s schools. And some stability.
After 18 months in interim role, School Committee hires former Newton public schools boss on permanent basis by CHRIS HILL, chris.hill@waylandpost.org You don’t know
Historic First
The Wayland Museum & Historical Society is welcoming its first executive director, Scarlett V. Hoey. A Wayland native, Hoey brings extensive experience in museum
Economic Development Committee launches surveys on Route 20 revitalization
The Economic Development Committee (EDC) is seeking input from residents and business owners on ways to help guide the revitalization of the Boston Post
Library launches home delivery service
If you’re homebound due to a temporary or permanent disability, mobility challenge, or other health-related issue, now you can get circulating materials from the
State grants support local sustainability and recreation
The town celebrated the arrival of two $50,000 state budget earmarks on Nov. 1, as State Sen. Jamie Eldridge and State Rep. Carmine Gentile
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New Community Center/COA to transform town’s public spaces
‘Jewel in the crown’ of town buildings set to open in March by CHRIS HILL chris.hill@waylandpost.org It’s just an empty building under construction for
Outdoor burning banned due to dry conditions, wind
All outdoor burning has been banned in Wayland due to the ongoing dry weather conditions and high winds, in compliance with a statewide advisory.
Outdoor burning banned due to dry conditions, wind
All outdoor burning has been banned in Wayland due to the ongoing dry weather conditions and high winds, in compliance with a statewide advisory.
Town launches online survey on ‘community, culture, and belonging’
The town is asking residents to complete an online “Community, Culture, and Belonging” survey. “The goal of the survey is to understand the experiences
Nov. 14 deadline set to apply for Community Preservation Act funding
The Community Preservation Committee (CPC) announced Nov.14 as the application deadline for 2025 Community Preservation Act projects. The projects selected by the town’s CPC
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Teachers, Students React to Cell Phone Policy
As the school year wound up, students and teachers commented on the new 2024-2025 cell phone policy that was implemented at the beginning of
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Longtime Family Business Struggles to Find New Niche to Attract More Local Buyers
“Everyone says they love small businesses,” Robert Lavins of Lavins Liquors observed ruefully. “But not everyone shops at small businesses, and when they close,
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Town Center Site Completes Cleanup
Cleanup and final reports on contaminants found on the Council on Aging/Community municipal parcel during construction are almost complete. During excavation work to build
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Wayland nature-based synagogue to join Sudbury’s Congregation Beth El
Two Massachusetts synagogues will join forces as Wayland’s Ma’yan Tikvah – A Wellspring of Hope, MetroWest’s home for outdoor Judaism, becomes part of Congregation
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Fleishman Discusses School Funding and More
Wayland Superintendent of Schools David Fleishman outlined the history of federal education funding and answered questions about funding cuts, social media, diversity and updating